Social Networking – Daves Computer Tips

How To Adjust Facebook Display Settings

Jason Shuffield — Thu, 25 Dec 2025 05:04:37 +0000

Last week, we had a lesson on Google Photos, which we have been covering for many weeks. If you missed that one, here it is: How To Create Collage In Google Photos This week I want to change subjects and talk about Facebook. Many of us (older people) still use this platform to keep in touch with friends and family. So there are many features to teach you about. ‘What can you teach us this time?

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Australia Under-16 Social Media Ban Now In Effect

Marc Thomas — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 05:01:41 +0000

In a world first, Australia’s controversial ban on under-16s’ use of social media came into effect a few days ago. It means that Australians under 16 will not be able to sign up to social media, and their existing profiles will be deactivated. The following platforms are included in the ban: I seriously question the inclusion of YouTube in this list, which, in my opinion, is NOT social media…

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I Hard Reset My Galaxy Phone And I’m So Glad I Did

Marc Thomas — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 05:08:47 +0000

I’ve had my Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra for five years now, and surprisingly, I’ve never reset it. Before this, I had at least three Galaxy phones and would reset them once a year, mainly to clear out all the garbage that accumulates over time. In fact, we bought my wife a new Galaxy A50 phone last year to replace my old Galaxy Note 8, which I then hard reset and immediately noticed a dramatic…

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How To Hide Suggested Reels On Instagram

Jason Shuffield — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 23:04:37 +0000

Last week, we covered how you can change Chrome Appearance Settings. If you missed that, you can find it here: How To Change Chrome Appearance Settings This week, I have decided to talk about the Instagram app. I have written many articles about this app and have found something new to share with you. While I was scrolling through my feed, I noticed Reel Suggestions. Instagram gives you Reel…

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How To Turn Off Map Location Instagram

Jason Shuffield — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 11:26:59 +0000

Last week, we had a lesson on how to set the magnification shortcut on your Motorola. If you missed that, you can find it here: How To Set Magnification Shortcut On Motorola This week, I want to jump on over to a social media platform called Instagram. I’m bringing this up because they did an update that shows your location on a map. So if any stalkers are looking for you, this can let them…

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How To Edit Posted Videos On Instagram

Jason Shuffield — Thu, 24 Jul 2025 18:22:55 +0000

Last week, we covered how you could deny Facebook access to your camera roll. If you missed that, you can find it here: How To Deny Facebook Access To Photos This week, I’d like to switch to another social media platform. What is this other app you speak of, you might be asking? That would be Instagram, and I wanted to show you how you can edit a video that you already posted.

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How To Deny Facebook Access To Photos

Jason Shuffield — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 17:26:25 +0000

Last week, we covered ‘How to Enable Charging Animation On Samsung.’ If you missed that fun article, you can find it here: How To Enable Charging Animation On Samsung This week, I’ll be discussing how to keep your photos safe on your mobile device. You might be asking, Why would my photos be in danger? That is a good question, and I’m going to tell you. The Facebook app has access to your…

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Facebook Log In Page In Spanish

Terry Hollett — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 04:07:56 +0000

I went to log in to Facebook this morning, only to discover my Facebook login page was in Spanish. I clicked on “Iniciar sesion” to see if my entire Facebook page was in Spanish. It was not. Back to the login page. I noticed at the bottom of the screen the words, Espanol, English (US), Francais (Canada), and so on, so I tried clicking on “English (US)” and that did it. If only all Facebook…

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How To Disable Hidden Tracking On Android

Jason Shuffield — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 17:43:22 +0000

Last week, we covered how you can manage Instagram Comments. If you missed that one, you can find it here: How To Manage Instagram Comments This week, I want to start a small series of articles on Android tips. I am going to show you some ways to prevent Android from tracking you and collecting your information. Every time they do an update, Android likes to turn on features that track and…

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How To Manage Instagram Comments

Jason Shuffield — Thu, 05 Jun 2025 20:56:35 +0000

Last week, we covered how to hide the reaction count on Facebook. If you missed that, here it is: How To Hide Reaction Count On Facebook This week, I wanted to talk about the platform Instagram. Many of my articles give you tips on social media apps. Today is no different, and when I was looking around on this app, I found another feature that I think you should know. ‘What would that be?

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How To Hide Reaction Count On Facebook

Jason Shuffield — Thu, 29 May 2025 18:37:59 +0000

Last week, I covered how to change your Chrome Performance Settings. If you missed that one, you can find it here: How To Change Chrome Performance Settings This week, I wanted to jump over to Facebook, like I have done many times before. I wrote an article a few weeks ago on how you could hide the Like Count on your Instagram account. I figured that there must be a way to do this on your…

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Who Needs Influencers Anyway?

Marc Thomas — Mon, 19 May 2025 06:53:20 +0000

The other day we watched Apple Cider Vinegar on Netflix, a docudrama based on the true story of Australian, Belle Gibson, who fraudulently claimed to have terminal brain cancer. By 2015, she had amassed a huge following on Instagram, having claimed that she had successfully cured her cancer through a plant-based diet and natural therapies. She also produced an app, The Whole Pantry…

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How To Schedule Posts On Instagram

Jason Shuffield — Thu, 01 May 2025 17:29:28 +0000

As you know, I have been on an Instagram-How-To article kick. If you missed last week’s article, you can find it here: How To Hide Like Count On Instagram I’m sticking with this social media platform this week and teaching you something new. ‘What are you teaching us this week?”, you might be asking. While working, I wondered if I could schedule my posts in advance. That way, I could save some…

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What Are The Alternatives To Skype?

Marc Thomas — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 04:01:27 +0000

Last month, John Durso wrote Microsoft Is Shutting Down Skype, which is happening on May 5th. Millions of us have used Skype over the years, but now we need to find an alternative and there are plenty to choose from. But they don’t all have the ease of use and standout features that the latest version of Skype has. I always found Skype to be very simple to use, with a logical layout and a…

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